Jaipur Robotics
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
An AI-driven software platform that uses computer vision to analyze and manage waste, helping waste-to-energy plants improve efficiency, prevent shutdowns, and reduce emissions. Jaipur Robotics was founded in 2024. The company is led by Ermes Zamboni. Based in Manno, Switzerland. Team size: 1-10. Total funding raised: $910,000. Latest round: Pre-Seed. Key investors include TiVentures, Venture Kick, Techstars Berlin Accelerator, Swiss Prime Site Start-up Accelerator.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Manno, Switzerland
- Team size
- 1-10
- Total funding
- $910,000
Value proposition
To increase the operational efficiency and safety of waste-to-energy facilities by providing real-time waste analysis, detecting hazardous materials, and optimizing the energy output of incinerators, thereby reducing costly shutdowns and maximizing profitability.
Products and solutions
A SaaS platform featuring AI-powered computer vision for real-time waste pit monitoring., Real-time detection of hazardous and oversized objects to prevent damage., Calorific value mapping to assist operators in optimizing the waste mix for stable and efficient energy production., Automated alerts and insights for crane operators and plant managers.
Unique value
Jaipur Robotics provides a purpose-built software solution for the waste-to-energy sector, a niche traditionally reliant on manual processes. Unlike generic automation, their AI is specialized for waste recognition, providing not just identification but actionable insights like calorific value mapping to directly optimize energy generation.
Target customer
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants and large-scale plastic recycling centers.
Industries served
Waste Management, CleanTech, Energy, Environmental Services
Technology advantage
The core advantage is its patent-pending AI vision technology that offers real-time, detailed waste analysis. This allows for proactive problem-solving (e.g., removing hazardous objects before they cause damage) and process optimization, which competitors do not offer. The SaaS model allows for scalable deployment and continuous improvement of the AI.
How they differentiate
Jaipur Robotics differentiates itself by focusing specifically on the waste-to-energy (WtE) sector. Its AI-driven platform provides real-time monitoring of waste pits to detect hazardous objects and offers advanced calorific value mapping to optimize waste mixing for stable combustion and maximum energy production. This is a more specialized application compared to its competitors, which primarily focus on broader material sorting and recycling.
Main competitors
AMP Robotics, Glacier, WasteRobotics
Key partnerships
TiVentures (Lead investor), Venture Kick (Funder), Techstars (Berlin Accelerator Program), ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste to Energy Technology) — joined as 42nd member, 10 energy recovery facilities across Switzerland and EU countries
Notable customers
ICTR (Cantonal WTE Plant, Giubiasco, Ticino), SATOM SA (Valais), TRM (Metropolitan Waste Treatment, Turin), 10 energy recovery facilities across Switzerland and EU countries
Major milestones
Successfully closed a Pre-Seed funding round of $910,000., Secured an additional €161,000 in funding from Venture Kick., Developed a patent-pending AI vision technology tailored for waste-to-energy plants., Selected for the Techstars Berlin Accelerator program., Joined ESWET as 42nd member (June 2025)., Expanded to 10 energy recovery facilities across Switzerland and EU countries., CEO Ermes Zamboni featured in Forbes Under 30 list (Technology category)., Ranked among top 100 European deep-tech startups by Deep Tech Momentum., Opened a new equity funding round to scale across Europe (Dec 2025).
Growth metrics
The company has deployed its solution across 10 energy recovery facilities in Switzerland and EU countries, with named customers including ICTR Giubiasco, SATOM SA, and TRM Turin. Since installation at ICTR, no unplanned shutdowns have occurred. The company has joined ESWET and opened a new equity funding round for European expansion.
Market positioning
Jaipur Robotics is an early-stage startup positioning itself as a specialized, software-first innovator in the niche but critical waste-to-energy (WtE) segment of the waste management industry. It aims to be the leading operating system for the global waste industry.
Geographic focus
Jaipur Robotics is based in Manno, Switzerland, and its primary focus is on the European market. Its main competitors, AMP Robotics and Glacier, are based in the United States (Colorado and California, respectively).
Patents and IP
The company has a patent-pending for its AI vision technology.
About Ermes Zamboni
Co-Founder & CEO of Jaipur Robotics. Previously served as a Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he managed a team of 10 with a budget of $1M. He also completed his Master's Thesis at Roche, developing a novel concept for a sample preparation instrument. He holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.
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Official website: https://jaipurrobotics.com/
